Memphis Fires Tubby Smith

MEMPHIS – Tubby Smith has been fired as Memphis coach after two seasons amid dropping attendance and donations to the athletic department.

Turner’s 21 Propels Red Raiders On Veterans Day

Photo By Cameron Brock By Cameron Brock LUBBOCK- Robert Turner went five of six from three point land and had 21 points to lead the Texas Tech Red Raiders past the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 88-68. Turner, a transfer from New Mexico Junior College, led all scorers with 21 points. “Once you hit the first one,” […]

It’s A Party

By Philip Arabome Tubby Smith has made his mark on the Texas Tech basketball program in just one game. The Red Raiders defeated Houston Baptist, 76-61, in what could be best described as a competitive affair. The crowd was small, yet supportive; the Huskies were pesky and kept the game interesting throughout; and the Red […]

Tolbert Leads Tech To Win In Tubby’s Debut

LUBBOCK-The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team defeated Houston Baptist, 76-61, in the first game coached by new head coach Tubby Smith. Junior forward Jordan Tolbert, who turned 21 Friday, led the Red Raiders with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while junior guard Robert Turner had 12 points off 6-for-11 shooting. Texas Tech will play their next game […]

Texas Tech Announces Tubby Smith as New Coach of Men’s Basketball

LUBBOCK – Texas Tech University officially announced late Monday night that Tubby Smith will be its next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. According to ESPN.COM, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt met with the team Monday to tell players of Smith’s hire.